Although we will always treasure the rich liquid inside above all else, there are some whisky bottles that we can't deny look very impressive on our shelves.
Our W Club ballot this week is a highly sought-after rum from Barbados' critically acclaimed Foursquare distillery. The ballot opens at 12pm on Monday 28th August, and will last for 24 hours before closing at 12pm on the 29th August. We have eight bottles available.
We have distilleries from every corner of the whisky world to explore at our grand opening - coming early September 2023! From the Highlands to Islay to Ireland, we have only the very best to welcome you to our new Leeds store.
We are so excited for The W Club's next Digital Drams, our amazing online tasting event! Join us next month to sample some fantastic drams from Benromach Distillery. Keith Cruickshank, the distillery manager, will be accompanying us, taking us through six expressions - including a new The Whisky Shop exclusive bottling.
Here at The Whisky Shop, you will always see us define the strength of whisky and other spirits by alcohol -by-volume (ABV) percentage. However, the term proof is floated around too, so what is the difference?
Japanese whisky is famed for its crisp, refreshing character, which makes them perfect for a summer cocktail. We've complied the best serves from our favourite Japanese whisky brands for you to sip on whilst soaking up the last of this season's sun. Each recipe serves one, so remember to scale up for any BBQ guests.
The Macallan's latest collaborative project brings together the iconic Highland single malt and luxury car makers, Bentley Motors: two establishments with a strong dedication to stellar craftsmanship.
This May plays host to two whisky festivals: Campbeltown Malts Festival and Fèis Ìle, for which the participating distilleries have released commemorative bottlings. Most are only available at the distillery on the day, however we've got our hands on a handful of them.
To get some immediate feedback on the newest whisky from Islay, Ardnahoe, we allowed random customers who walked into our Manchester store the chance to try an advanced sample. Store manager, Phil, captured their first impressions and we have condensed their reactions into a short video.
Scotland's small islands – from Arran, Jura and Mull in the West, to Orkney in the North – produce whiskies of various styles. Though, when referring to the Island region, this does exclude the 'whisky capital' Islay, which is a region of its own. Island whiskies differ to one another, as their qualities are born from the individuality of the island itself. They, like the beautiful countryside they spring from, will provide something to suit everyone's taste.